Environmental Scientist
Full Time
Frankfort, KY 40601
$2,871 - $3,884 a month
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Job description
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5/28/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Environmental Scientist I
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$2,871.32 - $3,883.92 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
Location
300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.
By joining the Division for Air Quality as an Environmental Scientist I in Franklin county, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for beginning level inspections at permitted sources, responding to citizen complaints, and providing technical assistance to regulated facilities and the general public.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist I position will complete tasks such as:
This position has been approved for Advance Eligibility, applicants may apply who will qualify for the position within 60 days of the register closing. The selected candidate must meet the minimum requirements of the position prior to starting work.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.
By joining the Division for Air Quality as an Environmental Scientist I in Franklin county, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for beginning level inspections at permitted sources, responding to citizen complaints, and providing technical assistance to regulated facilities and the general public.
Holders of the Environmental Scientist I position will complete tasks such as:
- Review reports submitted by facilities
- Conduct source inspections
- Respond to citizen complaints
- Witness stack tests
- Assist facility personnel with questions
- Method 9 Certification
- HAZWOPER 40hr (and annual recertification)
- First Aid / CPR training and certification
- Decision making skills
- Good communication
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork, initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
This position has been approved for Advance Eligibility, applicants may apply who will qualify for the position within 60 days of the register closing. The selected candidate must meet the minimum requirements of the position prior to starting work.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural, biological or physical science OR Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 20 semester hours in a natural, biological or physical science.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in natural resources, environmental control, engineering or a related area will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting. Incumbents in this class may perform work in the field with frequent travel on a statewide basis. An incumbent in this position may be subject to adverse weather conditions, exposure to snake and insect bites, water-borne pathogens, broken glass, and rusty metal in streams. Electrocution from electro-fishing equipment is possible.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Natasha Parker at natasha.parker@ky.gov or 502-782-6430.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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